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Baked “GooGootz”
Makes a 3 quart casserole Baked "Googootz" 1 Zucchini, large dice 1 Yellow Squash, large dice 1 Eggplant, large dice 2 cups breadcrumbs,...
Nikki Pettineo
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Easy Veggie Lo Mein Noodles
Serves 4 Method of prep: Boil noodles in heavily salted water until al dente. Mix together cold chicken stock and corn starch until...
Nikki Pettineo
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Sweet and Savory Apricot Couscous
Ingredients (Serves 4) Method of prep: Heat a medium sized pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil to the pot and once it shimmers, add...
Nikki Pettineo
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Pommes Fondant (Fondant Potatoes)
Ingredients (serves 4) Method of prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 to 1.5 inch cylinders. I use a biscuit...
Nikki Pettineo
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Cast Iron Roasted Root Veggies
Ingredients (serves 4-6) Method of prep: Preheat oven to 350 F. Wash and trim the beets and trim the tops completely off. Wrap beets...
Nikki Pettineo
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Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients Method of Prep: Heat a medium sized skillet over medium and add mushrooms to the pan dry (yes dry). Cook the mushrooms while...
Nikki Pettineo
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Asiago Mac and Cheese
Ingredients Method of Prep: In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Be careful not to brown the butter. Once it's melted add...
Nikki Pettineo
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Crispy Red Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4) Method of prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes in a 3 quart pot. Cover potatoes with water and bring...
Nikki Pettineo
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Easy Naan Bread
Ingredients (makes 8 pieces) Method of prep: Mix together the dry ingredients with the flour in a large mixing bowl. Next, mix in the...
Nikki Pettineo
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Fried Rice with the Cantonese Style Trinity
Ingredients Method of prep: Heat a saute pan or wok over medium heat. Add oil to wok and continue preheating. Add ginger, white part of...
Nikki Pettineo
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Cast Iron Bacon and Cheese Hashbrowns
Ingredients Method of prep: Poke 5 or 6 holes in the potatoes and microwave for and allow to 3-4 minutes or until partially cooked. The...
Nikki Pettineo
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Ratatouille
Origin: Nice, France. Name origin derives from the word “touiller” which means to “stir up”. The recipe was originally created a sort...
Nikki Pettineo
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Crispy Air Fried French Fries
Ingredients Method of prep: Place potatoes in a medium sized saucepan or pot and cover the potatoes with room temperature water. Bring...
Nikki Pettineo
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The Perfect Air Fried Onion Rings
Ingredients: Method of prep: First, mix dry seasonings in with the panko breadcrumbs. Next, coat the onion slices in corn starch. Mix...
Nikki Pettineo
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Red Wine Vinaigrette Coleslaw (Mayonnaise Free!)
Ingredients (serves 4) Method of prep: Make the vinaigrette in a food processor, blender or by hand. Whisk together vinegar (you can sub...
Nikki Pettineo
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Roasted Potato Salad
Ingredients (serves 6) Method of Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium size bowl, toss potatoes with Pro Seasoning and...
Nikki Pettineo
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Braised Red Cabbage
Ingredients (serves 6) Method of prep: Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and shallots to the pan. Sweat the...
Nikki Pettineo
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Baked Orzo
1.5 Cups Orzo 2.5 Cups Chicken stock 2 Sliced Shallots ½ Pint Grape tomatoes 2 Cloves Minced Garlic 3 Sprigs Tarragon 4 oz Feta 2...
Nikki Pettineo
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Irish Colcannon
Colcannon Serves 4-6 Potatoes, peeled and diced 5 large Bacon, diced ½ pound Cabbage, cut into ribbons 5 cups Milk 1 cup Irish cheddar,...
Nikki Pettineo
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients 2 cups rinsed dry black eyed peas 3.5 cups chicken stock 1 cup crushed tomatoes 5 strips bacon diced 1 green pepper diced 1...
Nikki Pettineo
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